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From the American Horology Archive:

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: Centennial

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut
Movement Serial Number: 1340188
Grade: Centennial
Model: Centennial
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 55,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 55,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 7j
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Narrow Stripe
Movement Setting: Pendant
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Flat
Standard Dial Type: Single-Pressed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Centennial
Thomaston, Conn. U.S.A.
7 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 1019.G1.16S1.M1.U32.P91.7J314
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
164.67
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
488.44
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.906%
Registry Population: 95 (0.17%)
Research Note: #1305591, #1331154: Verified with Stem at 6:00 position, likely a travel clock.

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 289 · March 7, 2024

Serial Number 1307127 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · February 18, 2024

Serial Number 1313640 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 289 · December 27, 2023

Serial Number 1305500 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 289 · November 5, 2023

Serial Number 1322579 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 289 · September 2, 2023

Serial Number 1317319 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 289 · June 23, 2023

Serial Number 1341515 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is not a 16 size Seth Thomas Centennial.
It is an 18 size Trenton Watch Co. Model 6
Locomotive Special.
Seth Thomas didn't make a "Locomotive Special".
Curator Response: Thanks! That one has been correctly reassigned as a Trenton.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 289 · June 3, 2023

Serial Number 1305200 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 289 · April 5, 2023

Serial Number 1307698 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 289 · February 2, 2023

Serial Number 1318155 was reported as accurate.

SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 289 · January 31, 2023

Serial Number 1323737 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2022

Serial Number 1328864 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 24, 2022

Serial Number 1326697 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Centennial

Anonymous · December 8, 2021

Serial Number 1349463 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

Anonymous · July 8, 2021

Serial Number 1345614 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 12 to 16
Factory Model changed from PS to Centennial

bananajoe 4 · March 7, 2021

Serial Number 1323008 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Centennial

Anonymous · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 1324738 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 1324738 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 1324738 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

Anonymous · September 7, 2020

Serial Number 1345051 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 12 to 16
Factory Model changed from PS to Centennial

rondeg 45 · July 14, 2020

Serial Number 1328576 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 Size, Grade Centennial, 7 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Centennial
Size changed from Unknown to 16

Anonymous · June 8, 2020

Serial Number 1353529 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

clockmandan 2 · May 29, 2020

Serial Number 1314767 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from PS to Centennial

Anonymous · March 9, 2020

Serial Number 1354831 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

Anonymous · November 19, 2019

Serial Number 1333129 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 16
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

OhBugman 18 · September 17, 2019

Serial Number 1353394 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · March 11, 2019

Serial Number 1324523 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's a 16s Centennial model 7j 3/4 plate open face
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Centennial
Size changed from Unknown to 16

lcopas 13 · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 1315037 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from PS to Centennial

Anonymous · January 19, 2019

Serial Number 1355697 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is marked 12 J
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

Anonymous · December 31, 2018

Serial Number 1338678 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 36 to Centennial
Size changed from 18 to 16
Factory Model changed from 8 to Centennial

Anonymous · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 1325671 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from PS to Centennial

Snapper Supporter 130 · March 1, 2018

Serial Number 1328563 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Centennial

Anonymous · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 1306100 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Centennial
Size changed from Unknown to 16

rjcullis 114 · October 2, 2017

Serial Number 1359308 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 21 to Centennial

chrononic 1 · June 17, 2017

Serial Number 1307582 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 Jewels. Seth Thomas Centennial
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Unknown to Centennial
Size changed from Unknown to 16

Anonymous · April 26, 2017

Serial Number 1342322 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 12 to 16
Factory Model changed from PS to Centennial

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 1312802 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from PS to Centennial

nanalock 5 · February 7, 2017

Serial Number 1345685 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my seth thomas centennial sn1345685 is size 16s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 12 to 16
Factory Model changed from PS to Centennial

Anonymous · November 11, 2015

Serial Number 1319322 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 26 to Centennial

Anonymous · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 1347298 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 18 to 16
Factory Model changed from 8 to Centennial

candew 31 · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 1338319 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is not a size 18, more like a 12.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 36 to Centennial
Size changed from 18 to 16
Factory Model changed from 8 to Centennial

candew 31 · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 1338319 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 36 to Centennial
Size changed from 18 to 16
Factory Model changed from 8 to Centennial

Anonymous · February 25, 2015

Serial Number 1345584 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 12 to 16
Factory Model changed from 26 to Centennial